The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton to Halifax
Cheapest price
£71
Average price
£79
Fastest journey
4 h 57 m
Average duration
5 h 2 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
342 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighton to Halifax is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to Halifax will cost around £79 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £71.
Of the 2 trains that leave Brighton for Halifax every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 342 km distance in an average of 5 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 6 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Brighton to Halifax
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Halifax among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, and a flight costs an average of £193.
Distance: 342 km
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£92 Average Price | £43 Average Price Cheapest | £193 Average Price |
4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 0m Average total duration 9h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Brighton to Halifax train times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Halifax trains for today, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:14 Brighton | 4h51 | 15:05 Halifax | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 21 November | |||||
![]() | 04:06 Brighton | 4h57 | 09:03 Halifax | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:58 Brighton | 5h06 | 13:04 Halifax | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brighton to Halifax
Trains from Brighton to Halifax run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £78 but you can travel from only £32 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 21:39. The fastest train covers the 342 km distance in 4h 49m.
Distance 342 km |
Average train duration 4h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £78 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 49m |
First train 00:12 |
Last train 21:39 |
Train companies: LNER from Brighton to Halifax trainsLNER trains will get you between Brighton and Halifax from £32. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Brighton to Halifax train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to Halifax by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Halifax, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Brighton and Halifax
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
- The Grand Central
- The Cyclist
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Ibis Brighton City Centre
- My Brighton Hotel
- Located in the main concourse
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
- Opening hours: Sunday Closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:30 - 19:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station Lift access to platforms
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are open during station opening hours. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The nearest public toilets are a 5 minute walk from the station.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: adjacent to booking office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops on Horton Street. (200 yards from the Station)
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
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